Honiton, Market town in East Devon, England
Honiton is a market town in East Devon that stretches along High Street with Georgian-era buildings. These include the notable Marwood House from 1619 and the former coaching inn Manor House.
The settlement was recorded in the Domesday Book as Honetone and developed into a market town after Flemish immigrants brought lacemaking during the Elizabethan period. This craft went on to define the community for centuries.
The Allhallows Museum displays a large collection of regional lace in the oldest surviving building in town. Lacemaking has shaped the local craft traditions and economic identity for generations.
The town sits on the rail line between Exeter and London, with regular trains offering connections to larger cities. The High Street is walkable and parking is available in the town center.
The Hot Pennies Ceremony, rooted in a royal charter from 1221, sees participants throw heated coins from building balconies onto the streets. This unusual tradition draws crowds each year.
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